what are the most pivotal Samiam records to listen to? I have three records by them (ashtray, whatevers got you down, and you are freaking me out). i am a casual fan at best right now, but i want to bone up for the fest this year. what am i missing?

You've got the records that will be the most heavy in rotation in a set. Grab Clumsy as well, you'll most certainly get 'capsized' and 'stepson'. The Billy record will probably give you 'Don't Break Me'.

The S/T is my favorite just for songs like Home Sweet Home, Speed and The Bridge